Litigation Associate Attorney

Beacon Hill's client is an international law firm specializing in class-action and complex plaintiffs' litigation. They are seeking a Litigation Associate Attorney to join their Berkeley office.Location: Hybrid (3 days/week in office), Berkeley, CA 94710Start: ASAPDuration: open-ended, with the possibility of converting to a permanent positionHours: 40-hour workweekHourly pay: $57.69-$86.54, depending on experienceQualifications:Active license and good standing in CaliforniaJuris Doctor (J.D.) degree with 2+ years of litigation experience (class action and antitrust experience strongly preferred)Highly accomplished academic and employment credentials (federal law clerk experience a plus)Exceptional analytical skills with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detailSuperior writing, drafting, and oral advocacy skillsExcellent interpersonal, organizational, planning, verbal, and written communication skillsResults-oriented, self-starter, with a high level of initiativeAbility to work collaboratively in a team environment with internal and external contacts at all levelsAbility to work independently, shift focus, adapt to changing priorities, and maintain patience in high-pressure situationsMust manage highly confidential information with professionalism and unquestionable integrityProficient in Microsoft Office (including Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel)Core Responsibilities:Investigate and vet potential new cases for technical and legal issuesResponsible for having a deep knowledge and understanding of all the facts in each case that is assignedAbility to review, summarize, and highlight evidence gathered from documentsResearch legal facts and regulations for new casesConduct all phases of civil discovery, including drafting written discovery, conducting meet and confers, and preparing for and conducting depositionsDraft briefs, memoranda, and other legal documentsPrepare for hearing, trial, and depositionsHelp identify and work with expertsIdentify, select, and prepare expert witnessesBeacon Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values the strength diversity brings to the workplace. Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply.California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.If you would like to complete our voluntary self-identification form, please click here or copy and paste the following link into an open window in your browser: https://jobs.beaconhillstaffing.com/eeoc/Completion of this form is voluntary and will not affect your opportunity for employment, or the terms or conditions of your employment. This form will be used for reporting purposes only and will be kept separate from all other records.Company Profile:Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement.Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs.Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com. We look forward to working with you.Beacon Hill. Employing the Future (TM)